WGU D116 UNIT 8 LEARNING COMPANION 2026 MICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND PATHOGEN CONTROL PRINCIPLES

WGU D116 UNIT 8 LEARNING COMPANION
2026 MICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND
PATHOGEN CONTROL PRINCIPLES



◉ Urinalysis findings for UTI
Answer: Leukocyte esterase, nitrates, pyuria, bacteriuria


◉ Uncomplicated UTI Tx
Answer: Nitrofurantoin, Macrobid, Fosfomycin


◉ Urethritis S/Sx
Answer: Dysuria, Urethral Discharge, Urinary Frequency and/or
urgency, itching/irritation at the urethral opening


◉ Urethritis Empiric Tx
Answer: Ceftriaxone 500mg IM (Gonorrhea) and Doxycycline 100mg
BID x7 days (Chlamydia)


◉ Pyelonephritis S/Sx

, Answer: Fever, chills, flank pain, nausea, vomiting, dysuria,
frequency, urgency, malaise, CVA tenderness (costovertebral angle),
Fever, Tachycardia, Possible abdominal tenderness


◉ Nephrolithiasis S/Sx
Answer: Severe flank pain radiates to the groin, Hematuria, Nausea
& vomiting, Dysuria and urgency, Restlessness due to pain


◉ Nephrolithiasis Tx for small stones
Answer: Hydration, Pain control, Tamsulosin (to help stone pass)


◉ Impetigo S/Sx
Answer: Honey Colored Crusts, Erythematous base, Mostly around
face and extremities, Mild Itch/Minimal Pain


◉ Impetigo Local Tx
Answer: Topical Mupuricin or Retapamulin


◉ Cellulitis S/Sx
Answer: Diffuse, poorly demarcated erythema, Warm, tender,
swollen skin, +/- fever or chills


◉ Cellulitis Mild (Outpatient) Tx